How to live every day like it's your last: A lesson from Zach Sobiech

"I though I was invincible. I was ready for college, pretty much. I was planning out way ahead. Then, well, it turns out sometimes you can't do that...I've been told I have a few months to live, but I still...

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Want to help Oklahoma City? Here's how

Yesterday a two-mile wide tornado hit Moore, right outside of Oklahoma City. In its chaotic wake, the storm destroyed houses, communities and even an elementary school, while taking 24 lives. The wreckage is massive, and the pain is widespread—the whole GL office was devastated...

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My dad is sexually abusing me. How can I tell my mom?

My parents were going to get a divorce because my dad sexually abused me. It was without me knowing it was abuse, I just grew up that way. Well, he told my mom he would take counseling and that he...

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Reminder: Our June/July Real Girl Winter Vinecki is answering your Qs tonight on Facebook!

And tonight at 6pm EST, Winter is taking over GL's Facebook page to answer your questions about setting and achieving big-tie dreams...and dealing with grief. All you have to do to join the chat is go to facebook.com/girlslife. As 6pm...

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How not to pull an all-nighter (and stay sane if you have to)

Finals time: The grueling rite of passage before that sweet, sweet summer freedom. Whether it’s a ton of exams or a lengthy research paper (double-spaced, thankfully), it’s enough to bog down any chica. Luckily, we’ve compiled our tried ‘n’ true study tricks to...

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YOLO or "Oh, no"? When taking a risk is the right thing to do

With YOLO as the motto, we know it’s important to have fun! You only live once and you wanna make the most of it, right? Dancing with friends and asking out your crush are perfect ways to live by the...

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10 things to tell your mom anytime

Mother’s Day may be over, but showing Mom how much you love her should be an everyday thing, don’t ya think? Here are 10 easy ways to make mom smile. “You’re my role model.” Whether you notice it or not...

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Find a job this summer! Step one: Ready your resume

Want to land the internship, volunteer position or job of your dreams but unsure of where to begin in the resume department? Here are some simple tips to get you started. On the top of the page, list your full...

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Merida's makeover: Big deal or not so much?

Scottish lass Merida from last summer's Pixar smash is finally joining the ranks of the Disney Princesses. But before she joins the queue, evidently she needed a li'l polish. With neater hair, a li'l more skin and a flashy dress...

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How to get as many babysitting jobs as possible

Running out of tots to care for? Ever since that family down the street hired a full-time nanny, you’ve been looking for a new way to score some cash. Hitting up your ‘rents for extra allowance just won’t cut it...

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3 times it's OK to tell your bestie's secret

You heart your BFF and would do anything to protect her. When she tells you a secret, you obvs have to keep it. Her new crush’s name is for your ears only and you’ll never spill. But is there ever a time...

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I wanna...train tigers!

What do you wanna be when you grow up? GL recently had the chance to go to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove in Florida to interview peeps with some of the most coveted jobs in the world (dolphin trainers...

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